Ruth is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Université de Sherbrooke and a Scientist at the Research Centre in Ageing in Sherbrooke, Quebec. As a psychologist and an epidemiologist, she became involved in diabetes research in 2017 when she began working with Holly Witteman and Diabetes Action Canada as a post-doctoral

Marley has lived with T1D since she was 8 years old. She studies biomedical ethics and is the co-founder of the first Canadian chapter of the Diabetes Link: (https://thediabeteslink.org/join-the-community/college-chapter-network/, formerly known as the College Diabetes Network), an organization that fosters peer support networks for young adults with diabetes. Marley believes that peer support is immensely

Michaëlla has been a steadfast advocate since the onset of her daughter’s diagnosis 7 years ago. The #WeAreNotWaiting Diabetes DIY movement gave her the courage to pursue altruistic endeavors in the T1D community. She has spent over 20 years developing strategies and tools for leaders and managers, and coaching them how to integrate people as

Sasha has been managing her son Brayson’s diabetes since 2014, when he was just two years old. She is very passionate about advocating for T1D and the issues that arise because of it. She has struggled with mental health and the feelings of isolation and loneliness that the condition brings, so she is hopeful that

Virtue was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in January of 1994, just before her 16th birthday. She is now a registered social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario. She wanted to be involved in the CommuniT1D project because she has a special interest in fostering mental health in those living with chronic

Marie-Pierre is a Professor at the Faculty of Nursing at Université Laval and Scientist at the Vitam Research Centre in Sustainable Health in Quebec City. Her research focuses on the integration of innovative technologies in health care, in particular to support chronic disease management. Many people living with TD1 and their loved ones are using

Joyce is a full professor in the Department of Family and Emergency Medicine at Laval University. Her research agenda comprises evaluation of collaborative practices with patients-users in research and the education of health professionals. She is also interested in advancing stakeholders’ engagement science regarding how to meaningfully involve people who are too often excluded, including

Renza has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1998 and worked in diabetes organisations for 22 years. She is Director of Community Building and Communications in the Global Access Team at JDRF International. She is also the Head of Advocacy for #dedoc°, a European-based organisation providing support and opportunities for diabetes advocates from across the

Peter is a diabetes specialist (endocrinologist) and researcher in Edmonton who helps look after adults with T1D. T1D can be a lonely condition which can wear people down. People who have found support and community seem to do better, but not everyone is able to find a connection. He says, “Getting involved in this project

Shayla has lived with T1D since 2005. She got involved with this project as a means to create and extend community with other folks living with T1D across Canada. Shayla appreciates how important connection and community are, especially in navigating T1D, and is excited to be a part of this team and project. Shayla serves